Joseph Wiseman
Auburn,NY
Summary
Dedicated firefighter with extensive experience in fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire safety inspections. Proven ability to maintain firefighting equipment and collaborate effectively in high-pressure situations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
City Of Auburn
Auburn, NY
02.2007 - 10.2025
- Responded to emergency calls for fires and medical emergencies.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during incidents.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections in community buildings.
- Collaborated with team members during high-pressure situations.
- Maintained and tested firefighting apparatus for reliability.
- Educated the public on fire safety and prevention practices.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
Laborer
City Of Auburn
Auburn, NY
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Operated tools and equipment for various city maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in landscaping and park maintenance activities throughout the city.
- Cleared debris and maintained cleanliness in public spaces.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily work assignments efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols while performing physical labor tasks.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
Weighmaster
City Of Auburn
Auburn, New York
04.1994 - 01.2006
- Recorded vehicle weights at designated checkpoints in compliance with regulations.
- Operated weighing equipment to ensure accurate measurements and data collection.
- Collaborated with city personnel to maintain efficient traffic flow during operations.
- Communicated with drivers to provide instructions and address concerns during weighing.
- Weighed incoming and outgoing shipments and vehicles.
- Operated scales and computerized weighing equipment to collect and record weight information on incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Inspected incoming shipments to verify adherence to specifications.
- Examined trucks for hazardous material placards, license plates, registration cards, and seals before allowing entry onto the scale platform.
- Communicated with customers to resolve any discrepancies or issues with their shipments.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions encountered during operation of the weighbridges immediately.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures while operating the weighbridges at all times.
- Maintained daily logs of all weighed vehicles, including identification numbers and other pertinent information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NY05-1990
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Emergency medical response
- Fire safety inspections
- First aid training
- Hazardous materials handling
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
EMT to 7/28 (354032)
Timeline
Firefighter
City Of Auburn
02.2007 - 10.2025
Laborer
City Of Auburn
01.2006 - 02.2007
Weighmaster
City Of Auburn
04.1994 - 01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Cayuga Community College